Derrick Thompson 'Tasherre Risay'

December 15, 1974 - October 22, 2021

Derrick Thompson was born December 15, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan to Evelyn and Henry (Danny) Thompson. He was educated in the Detroit Public School System, graduating from Northwestern High School in 1993. He continued his education and received a Broadcasting Degree from Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield, Michigan. As a young man, Derrick began to study religion. Eventually, reverting yo Islam, he took the name Tasherre, which would become part of his moniker. He was better known in some circles as Tashere D'Enajetic, and later Tasherre Risay. In the midst of selling audio equipment by day and making music at night, he met and married LaToya Lindsey (Sumayyah Talibah). Tasherre early embraced his roles as husband to Sumayyah, and father to Donovan, Summayyah's son from a previous marriage. The next year, they welcomed a second son, Diyari. Over the years, Tasherre as a rapper, producer, video editor, vice over talent, music software teacher, gamer, and streamer. Above all, he was a loving family man, loyal friend, and dedicated community member. He departed this life on October 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry (Danny) Thompson. He leaves to cherish the most loving and memorable moments, his wife, Sumayyah; son, Diyari; stepson Donovan Collins; Mother Evelyn Traylor-Thompson; step-mother Darlene Bloom-Thompson; siblings: Marcus Nute (Valerie), Sherwood, AK; Chervoka Thompson, Chelsea Thompson, Devonn Thompson, Detroit, MI, Aunts: Irma Thompson, Ernestine Thompson, Southfield, MI; Diane Traylor, Sacramento, CA, Uncles: Henry H. Dawkins (Betty), Mik Thompson (Lillian), Detroit, MI; Parents-in-Law: Gary an d Patricia Lindsey; sister-in-law, Tamika Williams (Charles) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.